Del Stark - CEO, European Nanotechnology Trade Alliance

Technology Offers Available Through ENTA Member Companies

The European Nanotechnology Trade Alliance (ENTA) acts an the voice for industry regarding nanotechnology.  ENTA offers an integrated programme aimed at promoting the benefits of nanotechnology and mitigating regulatory and reputational risk for the whole industry and supporting all actions that ensure new nanotechnologies are developed in a safe and responsible manner.
                                                                                    
In addition to the above, ENTA represents the interests of nanotechnology businesses across Europe and acts to bridge the gap between industry, governments, science, and importantly, the public in promoting the benefits of nanotechnology.    

Some examples of ENTA members and their exciting new products include: PsiMedica, a company that is developing nanoporous silicon as a safe and efficient material for storing and accurately delivering drugs, especially for treating cancer; Thomas Swan and Co who are manufacturing single walled carbon nanotubes, a revolutionary new material, for energy storage and other applications; and QinetiQ Nanomaterials who are examining the possibility of combating bird flu using specially designed nanoparticles. These and many other companies are involved in making new products and devices, based on nanotechnology, that have the potential to greatly benefit society. 

In today's talk I will elaborate on technology offers available through ENTA members companies.  

Del Stark is the CEO of the European Nanotechnology Trade Alliance (ENTA), a body which represents the interests of its members, mainly nanotechnology businesses, across Europe.  ENTA compromises of over 30 members, all with a business interest in nanotechnology.

ENTA acts to bridge the gap between industry, governments, science, and importantly, the public. It promotes the benefits of nanotechnology, while supporting all actions that ensure new nanotechnologies are developed in a safe and responsible manner. ENTA works closely with the media and government bodies to express the nanotechnology industry's views and needs, on for example, legislation, standards, standard operating procedures, and public support.

ENTA currently has over 30 members who are all highly influential in the nanotechnology industry and is recruiting new members routinely. Members include large corporations with a nanotechnology interest, such as ICI, Proctor and Gamble and Unilever, as well as innovative new start-up companies such as pSiMedica, nextnano3, AQUANOVA and Capsulution NanoScience.

Previous roles include Science Communicator at Glasgow University Science & Technology Outreach Programme.  Between 1997 & 2000, Del was Marketing & Business Development Co-ordinator with the Centre for Particle Characterisation & Analysis (CPCA) at the University of Paisley, before moving to Glasgow Science Centre as Business Motivation Executive.

Since 2001, Del has been Business Development Manager with the Institute of Nanotechnology.  Responsibilities have included the development of EuroNanoForum 2005 and the launch and ongoing support for NanoMicroClub.  He also carried out a full feasibility study for the creation of a Scottish Nanotechnology Enterprise Centre at Glasgow University.  In 2005 Del become Chief Executive of ENTA. 

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